NOTE: Due to the scheduling change in the final three weeks of the season, information regarding places in the standings and games remaining in this post is incorrect.

Curling, we’re learning, is a game of inches. Literally inches.

Happy Hour defeated Squirrels, 6-3, on Tuesday night. At plain sight, the win pulls Happy Hour to within one game of the Smith Conference leading Squirrels, which suffered a second consecutive defeat after starting the season 7-0.

Leading by 2 going into the 6th end, Happy Hour Skip Eddie Perrino was able to get a favorable carom in the house and his second shot sat slightly behind cover. If Squirrels Skip Joshua Sophy was able to remove Perrino’s stone, his side would take 3 in the final end for the dramatic victory. Continue reading →

Location: The Ice Rink at Coal StreetDescription: Six draws are on the calendar, with the first three starting at 6 p.m. in Week 8 of Spring league action.

At 6 p.m., Bitter End faces Happy Hour, Goody’s will play Cracked Ice, and Team Cawley takes on the Squirrels. The late-night draws feature three teams, one per Sheet, tied for first place in the Fell Conference.

On Sheet 1, MLC plays Team Grassi. On Sheet 2, Maasome will face Stacey featuring The Ice Techs and on Sheet 3, conference leaders Team Piatt will play the Little Lebowskis.

Attendance is always free at The Ice Rink so come see the coolest sport in Northeast Pa.Start Time: 6:00 p.m.End Time: 10:00 p.m.

Anthracite Curling Club will host the annual Funspiel 2011 on Tues., June 21, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at The Ice Rink at Coal Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

The Championship match of the Spring 2011 League is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Sheet 1. That draw will feature the champions of the Smith and Fell conferences.

Weather permitting, there will be a charcoal grill, hot dogs, buns, condiments provided by Char Hick (Cracked Ice). All members are encouraged to attend and please feel free to bring food/drinks to share. There will be a list of items people will be bringing at future League nights, so check the list, and sign-up. There are still plates, napkins, utensils and cups.

Guests are encouraged! This would be the perfect opportunity to introduce your friends and family to what you do and to meet fellow club members.